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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Eklavya Model Residential School teacher Shri Sidharth Yonzone conferred National Teachers Award - 2022 by the President of India today
“It is a proud moment for Ministry of Tribal Affairs to witness a tribal school teacher of EMRS emerging as a national awardee: Shri Arjun Munda
The president of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred National Teachers' Awards- 2022 to 45 most talented teachers who were selected as awardees from all over the country on the occasion of Teachers’ Day today.
Among the 45 awardees, an able and outstanding principal of Eklavya Model Residential School  Gangyap, Sikkim, Shri Sidharth Yonzone is bestowed with the award by the President at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Sh. Sidharth has demonstrated his commitment and diligence towards profession, by way of making remarkable contributions to elevate the status of EMRS Gangyap and take the school’s name to newer heights. His most unique accomplishments constitute amalgamation of joyful learning techniques such as that of making sports and music as epicentre of learning.
The Union Ministry of Education, Department of School Education & Literacy constituted an Independent Jury at National Level to bestow the National Award to Teachers  for the year 2022. Sh. Sidharth made it to the list of 45 outstanding teachers from all over India selected after 3-stage rigorous online transparent process.
On the occasion the Minister of Tribal Affairs Sh. Arjun Munda said, “It is a proud moment for Ministry of Tribal Affairs to witness a tribal school teacher of EMRS emerging as a national awardee, for the third time. The exemplary work done by him shall motivate other school teachers to walk the road to excellence.”.
Sharing his achievements, the Union Minister also said “I congratulate Shri Sidharth Yonzone, Principal, Eklavya Model Residential School , Gangyap  for the National Award to Teachers- 2022”.
The award is indeed a result of concerted efforts that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is putting to enable the tribal schools and students to become part of mainstream and pave the way for brighter and successful future. This award is a recognition for all the EMRS teachers and principals working hand-in-hand to raise the quality education standards for tribal students.
EMRSs were started in the year 1997-98 to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas in order to enable them to avail of opportunities in high and professional educational courses and get employment in various sectors.
Ministry of Defence
Visit of the Chief of the Naval Staff to Australia and New Zealand 02 to 06 September 2019
Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff is scheduled to visit Australia and New Zealand on an official tour from 02 to 06 September 2019.
Building on a long history of cooperation, India and Australia have a matured Defence relationship underpinned by the 2006 Memorandum on Defence Cooperation and the 2009 Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation. Following the agreement in 2014 of a bilateral Framework for Security Cooperation, the Defence relationship has grown to include a range of forums for strategic dialogue, as well as regular interactions between the Navies through visits of senior officers, Staff Talks and training exchanges. Indian Navy  and the Royal Australian Navy  have been regularly interacting to enhance maritime cooperation. The third edition of bilateral naval exercise AUSINDEX conducted in April 2019 in India, witnessed the largest ever participation from both navies.
Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy are partners in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium , which is a maritime cooperation construct conceptualised by Indian Navy in 2008. Both the navies are also co-chairs for the IONS Working Group on Information Sharing and Inter-operability, for which the inaugural meeting was hosted by Australia in June 2019.
The visit to New Zealand is aimed to bolster defence cooperation between the two countries. India’s defence relations with New Zealand date back to the days of World War I. Naval cooperation activities between both the nations include port calls by warships, conduct of Passage Exercises and participation in courses conducted at various defence institutes. New Zealand has also been a regular participant of MILAN activities conducted by Indian Navy.
The visit would consolidate existing maritime cooperation initiatives as well as explore new avenues with Australia and New Zealand. During the visit, Admiral Karambir Singh, would also interact with his counter parts in Australia and New Zealand, as well as with other senior Defence and Government officials.
Ministry of Defence
Shri Rajendra Kumar Nayak Took Over as CGDA
Shri Rajendra Kumar Nayak took over as the 52nd Controller General of Defence Accounts on April 22, 2019. He is from the Indian Defence Accounts Service of 1983 batch.
During the career span of more than 35 years, Shri Nayak has held important assignments in the Defence Accounts Department and on deputation in the Government of India. He has vast and varied experience in handling Finance, Personnel, Pay & Budget matters of Ministry of Defence.
He was Additional Controller General of Defence Accounts, Defence Accounts Department, Ministry of Defence before taking over as the CGDA.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Sowing area of important Kharif crops more than in the corresponding period last year
Big jump in area coverage under Oil seeds, Course Cereals, Pulses and Cotton
The country has received the rainfall of 108.3 mm against the normal of 82.4 mm during the period from 01.06.2020 to 18.06.2020. The sowing area coverage under Kharif crops is as follows:
- Rice: About 10.05 lakh ha area coverage under kharif rice as compared to 10.28 lakh ha during the corresponding period of last year.
- Pulses: About 4.58 lakh ha area coverage under pulses as compared to 2.22 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Course Cereals: About 19.16 lakh ha area coverage under coarse cereals as compared to 7.83 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Oilseeds: About 14.36 lakh ha area coverage under oilseeds as compared to 1.63 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Sugarcane: About 48.63 lakh ha area coverage under sugarcane as compared to 48.01 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Jute and Mesta: About 5.78 lakh ha area coverage under Jute and Mesta as compared to 6.08 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Cotton: About 28.77 lakh ha area coverage under cotton as compared to 18.18 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
Please click the link for details of area coverage under Kharif crops as on 19.06.2020.
Prime Minister's Office
We jointly recall and celebrate foundations of our 50 years of India-Bangladesh friendship: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that we jointly recall and celebrate the foundations of our 50 years of India-Bangladesh friendship.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Today India and Bangladesh commemorate Maitri Diwas. We jointly recall and celebrate the foundations of our 50 years of friendship. I look forward to continue working with H.E. PM Sheikh Hasina to further expand and deepen our ties.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Climate Change Mitigation Actions
Plantations in forest areas are undertaken by State/Union Territory  Forest Departments as per approved Working Plans, excluding the areas where individual forest rights titles are issued under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Wherever Community Forest Rights  have been recognized, plantations and other activities are taken up in consultation with local communities as per the approved Working Plans and Micro Plans prepared by CFR management committee constituted under rule 4  of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers  Rules, 2007.
There are no reports from States/UTsto show that the rights of adivasis and forest dwellers vested under FRA, 2006 and PESA, 1996 are being undermined due to Climate Change mitigation action such as plantations.
This information was given by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Successful Fifth Flight Test of Agni-5 Ballistic Missile
Long Range Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, was successfully flight tested for its full range today at 0953 hrs from Dr Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This was the fifth test of the Missile and the third consecutive one from a canister on a road mobile launcher. All the five missions have been successful.
The flight performance of the missile was tracked and monitored by radars, range stations and tracking systems all through the mission. All objectives of the mission have been successfully met. This successful test of Agni-5 reaffirms the country’s indigenous missile capabilities and further strengthens our credible deterrence.
The launch operations were led by Project Director, Agni-5, Shri G Ramaguru and Programme Director, Agni, Shri MRM Babu. Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri and Director General, Missiles and Strategic Systems Dr G Satheesh Reddy witnessed the launch. Directors of Defence Research & Development Organisation  Labs namely ASL, DRDL, ITR, RCI and TBRL reviewed the entire launch operations. Senior officials from the Armed Forces were present on the occasion. Chairman DRDO & Secretary DDR&D Dr S Christopher congratulated Agni-5 team and said that the fifth consecutive successful flight test of Agni-5 is a major boost to country’s defence capabilities.
Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman while inaugurating the Defence Industry Development Meet at Chennai, shared her happiness on the successful flight test of Agni-5. She congratulated DRDO on this successful feat and also lauded the industries who contributed to the manufacture of indigenous technologies that went into the making of the missile.
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards  in New Delhi today . The NCSRA has been instituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to recognize outstanding contribution in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility .
Speaking on the occasion, the president was happy to note that those sections of society that need the helping hand most are among the main beneficiaries of the CSR activities. He said that the corporations have, thus, made a worthy contribution towards the national goals. They are helping the nation progress towards the cherished goal of building a more equitable society. They have focused on sustainable projects creating a long-term impact.
The President said that broadly, CSR initiatives have been aligned with the national priorities such as public health, education, livelihoods, water conservation, sanitation, and natural resource management. He expressed hope that innovative solutions to persisting development challenges will emerge from the CSR activities.
The President said that the government is sensitive about the need to calibrate the CSR regime to make it more effective. In September, the scope of the CSR activities was widened to include more categories of research incubators. This thrust on research and development will immensely help innovators. He said that it is equally important to internalise social welfare in the corporate culture. He urged upon corporate to motivate their employees and sensitise them to this higher calling in service of the marginalised sections of society. He said that this single step will generate enough goodwill for wealth creators among ordinary people.
Click here to see the President's speech
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announces the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards for the year 2021
President of India will give away the awards on 30th November 2022
Key highlights:
- Awardees will receive statuettes, certificates and award money of Rs. 15 lakh each
- The award will be given in four categories namely, Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure and Life Time Achievement
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India announced the National Adventure Awards called “Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award”  for the year 2021.
The award is given in four categories namely, Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure and Life Time Achievement. This year, National Selection Committee was constituted under the chairpersonship of Secretary . The Committee had expert members from the field of adventure. Based on the recommendations of the Committee and after due scrutiny, the Government has decided to confer awards upon the following:
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Ms. Naina Dhakad
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Shri Shubham Dhananjay Vanmali
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Group Captain Kunwar Bhawani
Singh Samyal
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The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India along with other Sports Awardees at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 30th November, 2022. They will receive statuettes, certificates and award money of Rs. 15 lakh each.
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards are given every year to recognize the achievements of persons in the fields of adventure, to encourage young people to develop the spirit of endurance, risk–taking, cooperative teamwork and quick, ready and effective reflexes in challenging situations and to provide incentive to the young people for getting exposed to the adventure activities.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
113.68 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload stands at 1,28,555; lowest in 527 days
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.37%; Lowest since March 2020
Recovery Rate currently at 98.28%; Highest since March 2020
12,134 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,38,73,890
10,197 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 44 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 54 days
62.70 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri asks French defence industry to make India their production base and benefit from its vast market as well as export potential
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh said India and France intend to explore ways to strengthen their defence industrial partnership. Addressing the Chief Executive Officers  of French Defence Industries in Paris today, Shri Rajnath Singh called upon the French companies for collaboration to modernise India’s shipyards and defence platforms by infusion of technology and asked them to make India its base for production of defence equipment not only for India’s large market but also for export to other countries.
“We have undertaken significant economic reforms to improve the ease of doing business and opening up the economy for investments. Our Government under the leadership of our Prime Minister Modi has opened up defence sector manufacturing to a large extent under the ‘Make in India’ initiative”, he said.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh underlined the significance of implementation of a single Goods and Services Tax across India, the biggest tax reform since its independence. “We have recently reduced our corporate tax significantly. For ‘Make in India’ in Defence if there is need for further tax rationalisation, it may be considered suitably”, Shri Singh said.
Raksha Mantri applauded the French companies for regularly participating in DefExpos organised in India with great energy and enthusiasm. He extended a special invitation to French firms to participate in DefExpo, which will be held in Lucknow from February 05 to 08, 2020. “Lucknow happens to be a city of rich culture and heritage and the French people are known to be highly appreciative of great cultures. Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh which is also a land of new opportunities”, he added.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s substantial requirement of Aero engines both in civil and military domains. He requested French OEMs to consider exploring development of an Aero engine complex on government -to- government basis saying French companies could leverage from advantages in India such as low wages and availability of technical manpower.
India’s Ambassador to France Shri Vinay Kwatra gave the welcome address. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence Shri Barun Mitra also gave a presentation on DefExpo 2020. Dr Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary also addressed the CEOs.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 219.15 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 5,69,709 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 26,509
- Active cases stand at 0.06%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
- 2,557 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,40,65,963
- 2,786 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 89.78 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,57,965 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Government of India
Ministry of Power
Union Minister of Power & NRE Reviews Status of Import of Coal for Blending In Thermal Power Plants With The States
Shri. R.K. Singh, Union Minister of Power & NRE reviewed the status of import of coal for blending in the thermal power plants with the States today. Secretary  Shri Alok Kumar, Senior officials of the State Governments, and Gencos were present in the meeting held virtually. The Minister highlighted the importance of importing coal for blending in the thermal power plants, in view of the constraints in domestic coal supply to meet the increased demand. The states were advised to place orders for importing of coal for blending purpose so that the additional coal reaches power plants from the month of May 2022 itself. Hon'ble Minister stated that the domestic coal would be supplied to all GENCOS in proportion to the coal received from coal companies. He further advised the States to increase the output from the captive mines to meet their coal requirements which will help in reducing the burden on the linkage coal. He emphasized that States need to take actions to ensure coal supply to their power plants by ensuring off-take in the Rail-cum-Road  mode to meet the shortfall in coal requirement at their power plants and stated that in the event of States not lifting the RCR coal it would be de-allocated and offered to other States and the concerned States would be responsible for any shortages and consequent power-shortages in their States.
As per the data presented by CEA in the meeting, it was noted that the States of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have placed orders for the import of coal, while Punjab and Gujarat are in the advanced stage of finalisation of the tenders ; and the other States need to put extra efforts to import the coal for blending at their power plants in time. The States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh are in the process of issuing the tenders; and Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand have not yet issued tender or taken any significant actions for the import of coal and were advised to take necessary actions to ensure coal supply to their power plants.
The Status of RCR was also deliberated upon and it was seen that the progress of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on lifting the allotted coal was not satisfactory. These states were advised to expedite lifting this coal, failing which this RCR coal would be allocated to other GENCOS which need it.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Liberalization of geospatial policies will boost innovation in the sector: DST Secretary
Secretary, Department of Science & Technology  Prof Ashutosh Sharma highlighted that that liberalization of geospatial policies, announced a few days ago by the Government of India, will help to boost innovation in the sector and create a level playing field for the public as well as private sector, at the National Geospatial Awards Felicitation Ceremony recently.
“We aim to utilize the power of geospatial technology to revive various sectors of the Indian economy,” he said, speaking via webinar at the online felicitation ceremony organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry .
The Guidelines for acquiring and producing Geo-Spatial Data and Geo-Spatial Data Services, including Maps, was recently released to facilitate access to such data across sectors.
At the awards ceremony, recognized innovations in the sector. National Informatics Centre  received the Geospatial Excellence in Governance award for project Creation of Multi-Layer GIS for E-governance & Planning- Bharat Maps. The Geospatial Technology Innovation award was given to Agriculture Farmers Welfare & Co-Operation Department, Govt of Gujarat for project Crop Area Estimation & Loss Assessment using Remote Sensing & Geospatial Technologies for the State of Gujarat and ideaForge Technology for project Integration of Drones in Various Processes of NTPC Limited and Geospatial Excellence in Business Application award was given to ML Infomap for project Geospatial Technology for Efficient and Safe Movement of LPG and L&T Construction for project Implementation of Aerial LiDAR Solution in Engineering Design for Mega Irrigation Projects.
At the award ceremony, Prof Sharma appealed to all stakeholders to share recommendations, insights and advice about various aspects of geospatial data and how to bring the entire ecosystem in place to give it full muscle for strengthening the policy.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Seminar with ‘Poshan Mela’ organized to generate awareness on the Central Government initiatives on ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’
Kolkata, September 30, 2019
A seminar with ‘Poshan Mela’ was organized here today to generate awareness on the Central Government initiative on ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah. The Poshan Mela included participants from various places of West Bengal with culinary with healthy dietary food at display for visitors. The participants had sessions with dissemination of food habits and healthy dietary food with theme of healthy and nutritious lifestyle as the main focal area of Poshan Mela. The Mela was a platform for emphasizing that Tribal food lifestyle had various nutritious food including drumsticks, leafy green vegetables, which forms vital micro nutrients for healthy food habits. Food at display included from Santal, Birhor, Mahali, Ho and Oraon tribal communities. Visitors had discussions sessions with the participating tribal communities to be aware of various culinary habits for healthy development.
A seminar with sessions driving the message of nutrition and hygiene for the mothers and children at various stage of life was emphasized. Ministry of Tribal Affairs central emphasis of nutrition for healthy lifestyle was the main emphasis. The speakers on the occasion mentioned about the latest developments in the areas of nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
Tribal department officials and staffs participated on the day long programme on the occasion.